Crime, Law and Justice Certificate

This 12 credit certificate provides education focused on the understanding of both our justice system and national government. After successfully completing the CLJ Certificate, students can also choose specialization options in Spanish Language (8 credits) and/or Addictions Prevention and Counseling (6 credits).

CRIM 100 (CRIMJ 100) Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)

Overview of the criminal justice system, including legal foundations, processing and correction of offenders, extent and types of crime, victims.

CRIMJ 013 (GS) (SOC 013) Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)

Juvenile conduct, causes of delinquency, current methods of treatment; organization and function of agencies concerned with delinquency.

Electives (select one)

PSYCH 100 (GS) Psychology (3 credits)

Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications.

PL SC 001 (GS) Introduction to American National Government (3 credits)

Introduction to development and nature of American political culture, constitutional/structural arrangements, electoral/ policy processes; sources of conflict and consensus.

Specialization Options

Spanish Language (8 credits)

SPAN 001 Elementary Spanish I (4 credits)

Audiolingual approach to basic Spanish; writing. Students who have received high school credit for two or more years of Spanish may not schedule this course for credit, without the permission of the department.

SPAN 002 Elementary Spanish II (4 credits)

Audiolingual approach to basic Spanish continued; writing. Students who have received high school credit for four years of Spanish may not schedule this course for credit, without the permission of the department. Prerequisite: SPAN 001

Addictions Prevention and Counseling (6 credits)

CN ED 401 Foundations of Chemical Dependency Counseling (3 credits)

An overview of diagnosis and assessment, models for chemical dependency prevention, counseling, and recovery; contexts of chemical dependency treatment. Prerequisite: 3 credits in general psychology

*Students are required to complete any prerequisites as stated in the course description published in the Baccalaureate or Associate Degree Programs Bulletin.

Flexible, convenient opportunity for self-enhancement...

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